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Veterans

More Profiles from the Past & Present — Celebrating Alumni & Student Veteran Stories

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

In celebration of Veterans Week 2017 at Syracuse University, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is recognizing the success stories of one current student veteran and one military-connected alumni each day of the week.  After welcoming veterans to campus…

Veterans

Profiles from the Past & Present—Celebrating Alumni & Student Veteran Stories All Week

Monday, November 6, 2017, By Stephanie Salanger

In celebration of Veterans Week 2017, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is recognizing the success stories of one current student veteran and one military-connected alumnus each day this week. After welcoming veterans to campus as far back as World…

Campus & Community

Alumnus Honored by Son with Creation of Endowed Scholarship Fund

Monday, October 30, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

An alumnus is being honored by his son who has established a scholarship in his father’s name to support student-athletes pursuing graduate work in education or service-based fields. The $1.5 million endowment is being provided by Brian Grossman in honor…

Campus & Community

Alumni Association Plans Basketball Tailgates

Thursday, October 26, 2017, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) will once again host a series of men’s and women’s basketball pre-game tailgates during the 2017-18 season. Alumni, friends of SU and guests are invited to enjoy delicious tailgate food and drinks with fellow ’Cuse…

Media, Law & Policy

Alumnus Jeff Glor ’97 Named Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Newhouse School and Maxwell School alumnus Jeff Glor ’97 has been named anchor of the CBS Evening News. The announcement was made Wednesday by CBS News President David Rhodes. “Jeff is a thoughtful, probing journalist with the versatility to anchor in any…

Health & Society

Innovation Orange: Associate Professor Luis Columna

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, By Keith Kobland

Luis Columna is an associate professor in the exercise science department in the School of Education. His research and his Fit Families program are providing new tools for exercise and play involving Autistic Children and their parents. Along with his…

Media, Law & Policy

Magazine Professor Jim Shahin’s ‘Smoke Signals’ Column Recognized in Two Writing Competitions

Monday, October 16, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

It’s double kudos for Jim Shahin, associate professor of magazine at the Newhouse School. Shahin placed second in the Best Food Column category of the Association of Food Journalists’ 2017 awards competition for “MLK’s booth at his go-to barbecue joint…

Campus & Community

Jose Perez L’07 and Luis Columna Honored at Fiesta Latina

Friday, October 13, 2017, By Rachel Friedman

Each year during Latino Hispanic Heritage Month (LHHM), the University hosts Fiesta Latina, a celebration of Latino culture that features Latino cuisine, live music and dancing.  The event also includes the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Excellence Award and Trailblazer…

Campus & Community

Alumni Board Announces New Directors

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, By John Boccacino

The Syracuse University Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the addition of four new directors. Effective July 1, Jennifer Dandrea ’05, Karen (Au) Frank ’03, Melissa Richards-Person ’89 and Jason Yaley ’05, G’06 are directors on the SUAA Board. The…

STEM

ECS, Architecture Alumni Share Experiences, Advice During CBT

Monday, September 18, 2017, By Alex Dunbar

Alumni shared experiences and advice during a discussion on “Diversity in ECS & Architecture: Challenges and Successes” for Coming Back Together 2017. College of Engineering and Computer Science alumni Clyde Forbes ’76, Michelle Tomlinson ’97 G’98 and Troy Tomlinson ’97 joined School of…